"To save one life is as if you have saved the world"
the Talmud
February 2009 marked the sixth anniversary of the beginning of the violence in Darfur, Sudan.
For six years a government-backed militia known as Janjaweed (which in Arabic means, "evil men on horseback") has continued to engage in a systematic program of expulsion, rape and murderous violence in Darfur, Sudan. Millions of people now live in displacement camps lacking adequate food, water, shelter, healthcare, and sanitation. Attacks on civilians continue. As Jews, we have a particular moral responsibility to speak out and take action against genocide.
To raise awareness and work towards an end to genocide in Darfur and around the world, the JCRC of Greater Dallas, through its Israel and International Commission, formed the Dallas Coalition to Save Darfur.
The JCRC remains committed in its fight to end this battle and will continue to bring you facts and articles about this ongoing genocide. Further information on Darfur and the genocide continuing in this part of Sudan can be found by visiting our Darfur Resources page. Below is a direct link to other information about Darfur which is compiled on our web site.
Dallas Coalition to Save Darfur
Darfur 101
Legislation Pertaining to Darfur
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